Bonita Manson

Dr. Bonita Manson is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences at South Carolina State University (SCSU). She previously served as a full-time faculty member for over 15 years, including roles as Interim Chair of the Department and program coordinator for the Family & Consumer Sciences Business. Her career includes teaching and administrative roles at multiple institutions, including Middle Tennessee State University and Austin Peay State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University (1998), an M.S. in Home Economic Education from Texas Southern University (1984), and a B.S. in Family and Consumer Resources from Wayne State University (1975).

Dr. Manson’s research and teaching focus on family dynamics, nutrition, consumer economics, and educational strategies. Her publications address topics such as family resilience, obesity prevention, and workplace productivity. She has received multiple accolades, including the Outstanding Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Award (2013, 2015) and Teacher of the Year awards at SCSU (2005, 2015).

Her courses include Professional Decorum, African American Family Studies, Consumer Economics, and Human Sexuality. Prior to academia, she held roles as a Nutrition Specialist and Program Representative in California, addressing community nutrition and recreation programs.